chinese medicine
and additional resources
Traditional
Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Acupressure Chinese
Herbal Therapy
Chinese Nutritional Therapy
Moxibustion Tai
Chi Additional
Resources
traditional
chinese medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) includes a
range of traditional medical practices such as
acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, Chinese herbs
and nutrition, Tuina massage therapy, and Tai-chi
movement therapy. It is based on the ancient Taoist
philosophy of yin and yang which categorizes everything
into these two properties, each influencing and
balancing the other. With more than 5000 years
of clinical history in China, TCM has now gained
increasing acceptance in the United States as
more and more Americans and people throughout
the world find relief through TCM. Two fundamental
concepts in TCM are that a person’s mind
and body are one with nature, and treatment focuses
on discovering the true cause of illnesses and
healing the root of conditions.
Since each person's body is unique, the results
depend on the individual’s commitment and
attitude towards the treatments, the duration
of the treatment/s, nature and severity of the
condition. For the body to recover naturally from
chronic illnesses, confidence and patience are
essential.
acupuncture
The ancient Chinese discovered that there is a
universal life energy called Qi that is present
in all living things. Qi flows throughout the
human body in specific pathways called meridians.
Illnesses and pain occur when this flow of energy
is blocked. Acupuncture works by dispersing or
attracting Qi energy along specific points on
the meridians in order to restore balance between
the yin and yang.
Acupuncture needles are 10 times thinner than
hypodermic needles. One can barely feel it when
inserted. Most patients experience relaxation
and symptomatic relief. Some patients even fall
into a restful nap.
acupressure
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chinese
herbal therapy
After diagnosing an individual patient’s
pattern of disharmony, a personalized formula
of herbs is prescribed based on age, constitution,
environment, time, and medical condition. While
acupuncture moves and balances the Qi, Chinese
herbs nourish, replenish, and enhance the Qi,
blood, and essence of our body. Especially in
chronic ailments, the herbs provide the means
for improved body defense against pathogens and
supplies the nutrients for regeneration. Some
herbs, when taken regularly, can even prolong
our lives and rejuvenate our bodies.
chinese
nutritional therapy
See article Chinese
Nutritional Therapy (by Ban B. Wong, L.Ac
Dipl. Ac and Hb, Ph.D.).
moxibustion
Moxibustion is a procedure of burning a herb,
Folium Artemisiae Vulgaris, commonly known as
mugwort, to create heat and therapeutic result
on the affected areas. After moxibustion, deep
warmth is usually felt in the applied area. Moxibustion
increases circulation throughout the administered
area and promotes Qi to flow in the channels and
meridians. It is used to treat certain types of
pelvic pain, severe cramps, infertility, high
blood pressure, and menstrual bleeding.
tai
chi
Tai Chi is a breathing exercise that has been
practiced in China for centuries to strengthen
the flow of Qi (energy) within the body. It is
practiced following the form and movement of martial
art while the whole body moves as one very slowly
and gently in circular paths. Tai Chi can enhance
and promote balance, coordination, strength, stamina,
and flexibility in all the joints and major muscle
groups. Qi stagnation is the cause of Yin and
Yang imbalance that leads to disease and aging.
Stemming from this Taoists belief, Tai Chi was
developed to help circulate the Qi (energy) that
releases and prevents stagnation. Feeling each
movement, the practitioner learns to cultivate
the communication between mind and body and to
guide the flow of Qi through the entire body.
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